NERVOUS flyer? Now you've got to worry about deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) too. Fitness instructor Lee Janogly, who for 10 years
presented audio in-flight exercises for airlines, has invented her own
solution - a foldaway, passport-sized plastic foot-rocker which is
strapped to each foot. You then rock backwards and forwards for five
minutes every hour. The motion activates the large calf muscles and
increases blood flow in the leg by 900 per cent thereby reducing the
risk of a clot. Skytrek Exercise Rockers cost pounds 4.99 per pair and
are available by mail order. Call 020 7375 3638 or visit www.leemo.net

NEXT time you receive a chain e-mail claiming it can help save your
life, delete it say consumer campaigners. Health Which? says emails
making claims such as "antiperspirants cause breast cancer"
are frightening thousands of people. Bogus emails often contain poor
spelling and the phrase "this is not a hoax".

A REMEDY made from grass pollen can reduce bloating and weight gain
during menstruation. A study of 32 women showed that Femal reduced the
severity and duration of symptoms. Blood vessels around the womb can
leak more fluid than normal before a period, but grass pollen contain
flavonoids which help the vessels to operate normally. Packs of 30
tablets cost pounds 6.99 from health stores and pharmacies. Call 01283
228 344.

IF you crave chocolate you could

be addicted to sugar in the same way a drug addict is hooked on
heroin, say psychologists at Princeton University. Research found that
sugar-fed rats suffered withdrawal symptoms including the shakes when
sugary foods were taken away. Sugar triggers the production of natural
opiods in the brain which can be addictive. Scientists say having a
sweet tooth should be considered an addiction and not a lack of
willpower.

IF you're one of those trendy foodies who has given up wheat,
then Pret has a new range of wheat-free sandwiches. Made from rye flour,
the open sandwiches are heavy but filling. The goats' cheese and
pepper one only has 262 calories, salmon and egg has 336, and chicken
and pesto 498.

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